Can you get a second opinion on a check engine light?
Can you get a second opinion on a check engine light? Getting a second opinion from a mechanic, on the other hand, is another matter. “If a check engine light is on, there’s something wrong,” said Tony Molla, vice president at the Automotive Service Association, in an email. “Precisely what that is depends on the skill and knowledge of the technician. How is an emissions test done on a car? Every engine gives off emissions, and in most areas, vehicles are only allowed to produce a certain amount. Years ago, the test used to require facilities to put your car...